Meet Kevin Thompson Kevin Thompson is a Network Marketing attorney and founding member of Thompson Burton PLLC.  Named as one of the top 25 most influential people in direct sales, Kevin has extensive experience in helping entrepreneurs launch their businesses on secure legal footing.  Recently featured on Bloomberg TV and in several national publications, Thompson is considered a thought-leader in the Profession. Go Pro with Eric Worre is proudly brought to you by: * The Most Powerful Women in Network Marketing – a celebration of women sharing success.  For the 5th year in a row, the most powerful women in Network Marketing will be gathering from April 25 – 27, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, for three life-changing days and they want YOU to join them.  Surround yourself with top leaders, million-dollar earners, motivators, and other powerful female-preneurs as they share their wisdom, tips, strategies, and teach you how to ignite your team, explode your income, and accelerate your growth.  To learn more, go to NetworkMarketingPro.com/women2019. Show Notes  Kevin shares one of the biggest misconceptions about Network Marketing from a legal standpoint.  [1:56] Kevin talks about the number of Network Marketing companies that exist, the number that are problematic, and the difference between a good company and a questionable one. [3:45] Kevin defines a pyramid scheme, a ponzi scheme, and provides the difference between the two. [9:00] Kevin shares his recommendations on what people should look at when they are deciding on a Network Marketing company to join. [13:15] Eric and Kevin discuss the consumer protections that exist within the Network Marketing Profession. [20:17] Eric asks Kevin if, as a business attorney, he’s aware of another business opportunity outside of Network Marketing that provides a lower risk and the same or higher amount of reward and support.  [24:57] Kevin explains why he became an attorney who focuses on Network Marketing.  [29:21] Kevin shares some of the ethical standards that a majority of Network Marketing companies adhere to. [33:26] Kevin and Eric discuss some of the most outrageous claims they’ve heard from both critics of Network Marketing and companies themselves. [35:34] Kevin provides the advice that he would give to a best friend if they asked him about joining a Network Marketing company. [40:50] Rise of the Entrepreneur Check out the most powerful recruiting tool in Network Marketing history.  Rise of the Entrepreneur is a documentary file that will open your mind on why Network Marketing is a better way than the traditional business model.  Experts and global thought leaders share their views on what works best in today’s business world.  View it for free by going to https://networkmarketingpro.com/webinars/rise Questions or Comments? Do you have questions you would like Eric to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you’d like to share?  Just email us at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com.